Surveying and Mapping (SURV)

Course Description for Surveying

(Bachelor of Science Degree Offered)
The Surveying and Mapping program is offered through the Civil Engineering Technology department. Students in Surveying and Mapping are taught the principles and techniques of field measurements and adjustments, boundary, topographic, geodetic, route and construction surveys. Students apply classroom knowledge in laboratory exercises through the use of modern surveying equipment including theodolites, electronic distance meters, electronic total stations, Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite receivers, and optical alignment devices. Mapping topics include Geographic Information Systems (GIS), photogrammetry and remote sensing.

In laboratories, students develop maps from field measurements, design and layout construction projects, plan subdivision developments and establish horizontal and vertical control using satellite geodesy. Microcomputers are used extensively in reducing data, planning field layouts, plotting boundaries, drawing (CAD) plats and map production.

Students also study topics from the Civil Engineering Technology program including elementary structures, fluid mechanics, hydrology and the design and construction of highways. Courses in mathematics, business principles and core requirements provide the student added depth.

The program is designed to meet the State of Georgia academic registration requirements to become a Licensed Land Surveyor.
 

First Year
 
        Hours Per Week Credit
First Semester       Class Lab Hours
CET 1000 Orientation to CET   2 0 2
CET 2160 Civil Graphics and Computer Aided Drafting   2 6 4
CS 1113 BASIC Programming   2 2 3
  or          
CS 2123 C Programming        
  or          
CS 2143 FORTRAN Programming        
ENGL 1101 English Composition I   3 0 3
MATH 1113 Precalculus   4 0 4
      Total 13 8 16
 
Second Semester            
Area C   Group 1   3 0 3
Area D   Lab Science   3 3 4
Area E   Group 1   3 0 3
ENGL 1102 English Composition II   3 0 3
MATH 2253 Calculus I   4 0 4
      Total 16 3 17

NOTE: For more information about Areas C, D, and E courses, see the "Core Curriculum" section under "Admission Information."
 

Second Year
 
        Hours Per Week Credit
First Semester       Class Lab Hours
Area E   Group 2   3 0 3
MATH 2254 Calculus II   4 0 4
PHYS 1111 General Physics I   3 3 4
STS 2400 Science, Technology, and Society   2 0 2
SURV 2221 Surveying I   3 3 4
      Total 15 6 17
 
Second Semester            
CET 2200 Introduction to Structures   4 0 4
ENGL 2010 Technical Writing   3 0 3
MATH 2260 Probability and Statistics I   3 0 3
PHYS 1112 General Physics II   3 2 4
SURV 2222 Surveying II   3 3 4
      Total 16 5 18
 
 
Third Year
 
        Hours Per Week Credit
First Semester       Class Lab Hours
Area E   Group 3   3 0 3
CET 3321 Transportation Systems   3 3 4
CET 3343 Basic Fluid Mechanics   3 3 4
SPCH 2400 Public Speaking   2 0 2
SURV 4410 Surveying Computations and Adjustments   3 3 4
      Total 14 9 17
 
Second Semester            
CET 4444 Applied Hydrology   3 3 4
SURV 3421 Geographic Information Systems I   3 3 4
SURV 4412 Applied Geodesy   3 3 4
SURV 4465 Legal Aspects of Land Surveying   4 0 4
      Total 13 9 16

NOTE: A "C" or better is required in all SURV and SURV elective classes and a GPA of 2.0 or better is required in all SURV and SURV elective classes.
 

Fourth Year
 
        Hours Per Week Credit
First Semester       Class Lab Hours
Area D   Lab Science   3 3 4
CET 3324 Project Cost Analysis   4 0 4
SURV 4470 Land Development Design   3 3 4
    Math Elective   3 0 3
      Total 13 6 15
 
Second Semester            
Area C   Group 2       3
Area E   Group 4   3 0 3
SURV 4413 Geodetic Positioning with GPS   3 3 4
SURV 4475 Land Surveying Practice   1 3 2
    Free Elective       2
      Total     14
             
    Bachelor Degree Program Total       130

NOTE: A "C" or better is required in all SURV and SURV elective classes and a GPA of 2.0 or better is required in all SURV and SURV elective classes.